Feeley’s post came just three days after the Orlando massacre.
AB Wire
Stacey Feeley first thought that her 3-year-old daughter was just being mischievous and she snapped a photo of the toddler who was standing on the toilet.
But when Feeley realized her child was practicing a lockdown drill for what to do in the event of a potential attacker in the building it broke her heart.
“It is just heartbreaking when you think that in today’s world, that’s what they have to walk through and that is what a normal, everyday drill is like now,” Feeley told ABC News.
Feeley’s Facebook post with the image has gone viral and shared by more than 26,000 people. Many of those commenting expressed surprise at the fact that such a young child has to practice this type of drill.
Feeley’s post came just three days after the most deadly mass shooting in US history happened in Orlando.
“Politicians- take a look. This is your child, your children, your grandchildren, your great grand children and future genterations to come. They will live their lives and grow up in this world base on your decisions. They are barely 3 and they will hide in bathroom stalls standing on top of toilet seats.” Feeley wrote.
Thousands reacted to the post.
“It sad to say our kids have to learn what to do in a situation like that period! This world is going to hell unless something is done.” Carrie Hughes commented.
“This breaks my heart. Thank you for writing this. Thank you for sharing your baby with us to foster an intelligent discussion.” Gennifer Zentz wrote.
Some others said they had done lockdown drills in their young age years earlier.
Feeley told ABC News that she had no idea her post would have such an impact on so many people but that she is glad.
Read Stacey Wherman Feeley’s full post here: